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Monday, Feb 26 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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The Fab5 Young Professional Awards celebrate the achievement of Tompkins County young professionals, ages 21 – 40, who are growing and excelling in their respective fields and in the community.

Tompkins Connect is proud to present the Third Annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards on Monday February 26, 2018 at Coltivare. Nominations are open and due by 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 15th, 2017. Nominate a worthy young professional for one of our 5 winning categories! Non Profit Leader of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Rookie of the Year, or Volunteer of the Year

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Event Planning
March 12 & 13
9-11:30 a.m.

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Enroll in this workshop to gain an understanding of the basics of event management and how to develop and build these for long-term management. Learn how to contact and negotiate with clients, develop food and beverage options, create room design and set up audio-visual support. You will also gain skills in execution of an event, onsite management, evaluation and follow-up. You will walk away knowing how to navigate the event planning process from start to finish, as well as have a solid foundation to build your event planning career!

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Mixology
April 13 6-8:30 p.m.

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Learn about mixology with our Front of House Manager, Paul Stelmack. Paul has been in the beverage business for over a decade, and with 6 years as a mixologist proper. Join us to learn about the history of cocktails, how to make them, and what flavors pair well together. We will discuss the use of bitters, syrups and flavor infusions, and how to create your very own bitters and syrups at home! Learn some of the finer points of making legendary cocktails, as well as some newer, more modern techniques.

Price of course is $49 and includes tastings. You must be 21 years of age to participate in tastings. Photo identification is required.

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Fire Up the Grill
June 15 6-8:30 p.m.

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It’s never too early to start honing that technique that impresses your backyard guests and neighbors. Explore marinade, brines, and sauce preparation that will enhance the barbecue experience.
Grill meat that is moist and has more flavor. And learn about side dishes that can be prepared on the grill, or cold and in advance. Tastings included!

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Vegan Cookery
June 29 6-8:30 p.m.

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For the more conscious food lovers that enjoy an all plant diet, or for the host that wants to wow their friends with delicious all vegan food, enroll in our Gourmet Vegan cooking workshop. Join Chef Elliot as he introduces ideas and recipes to create a variety of vegan entrees you will be proud to serve. He will include techniques like
fire roasting peppers, grain cookery and creating meals with a complete protein. Sampling included!